Marine Electrical Systems USCG Q#1056 (Set 36)

Which of the following methods should be used to dress the face of silver-plated contacts?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Sanding with 0000 sandpaper

Fine 0000 sandpaper is recommended for dressing silver-plated contacts. Coarse files or abrasive tools remove the thin protective silver plating prematurely, increasing contact resistance and leading to accelerated thermal degradation.

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